Employee Relations Specialist

An exciting opportunity exists to join our Employee Experience and Wellbeing team as an Employee Relations Specialist.We are flexible for this role to be based anywhere in Australia!Why join us?

• State of the art offices, with offerings like end of trip facilities, yoga and multi faith room, barista coffee, indoor gardens, and a multitude of spaces to encourage a collaborative culture, our workspaces are something we are extremely proud of.
• A mature outlook on flexible work arrangements which allows you to truly balance work and life. A #hybrid work from home approach is embedded in our ways of working.
• We have excellent career progression and development opportunities; we are committed to continuous improvement and have exciting plans for our future.
• We have an incredible company culture where wellbeing of our employees is at the forefront of everything we do.

About the roleEvery one of our team contributes to helping make our members’ world better. In this permanent role as an Employee Relations Specialist in our Employee Experience and Wellbeing team, you will play a critical part in a diverse range of Employee Relations initiatives. In particular, you will:

• Provide support and advice to the People & Culture team and the organisation on complex ER issues, including performance, discipline, injury and illness, long term absence, restructuring, terminations, disputes, complaints and investigations
• Devise pragmatic solutions to complex queries, drawing upon detailed understanding of employment law, operational priorities and people management
• Undertake investigations and/or brief external providers as needed
• Represent the organisation at tribunals and the Fair Work Commission
• Support the negotiation and implementation of Enterprise Agreements and provide advice to the People & Culture team and Leaders across the organisation to ensure compliance with, and consistent application of, Enterprise Agreements.

About youIf this is the right role for you, your skills and qualifications may include:

• Experience in a legal environment or in an Employee Relations Specialist role within a medium to large organisation
• Exposure to Enterprise Agreement negotiation and implementation for a medium to large organisation
• Highly developed knowledge of employment legislation and ability to conduct legal research
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to engage and influence key stakeholders at all levels of the organisation
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Law, Human Resources, or another related field.

About usAs one of Australia’s largest superannuation funds, we proudly take care of over $280 billion in retirement savings. Our teams are as diverse and unique as the members we strive to inspire and empower. Our inclusive culture means you will be valued and heard in a respectful workplace, where you can be your authentic self every day.When you work for Australian Retirement Trust, every day is an opportunity to be a force for good in the lives of more than 2 million members.How to applyIf you are excited to join a forward thinking, supportive and growing organisation in an exciting role, apply today! Closing date for all applications is Sunday, 7 April 2024.We are a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.